Difference between revisions of "D&RG Freight Car Red"

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'''Freight Car Red'''
'''Freight Car Red'''
pigment: 25-55%
 
vehicle: balance
Pigment: 25-55%<br/>
Pigment Analysis:
Vehicle: balance<br/>
Iron Oxide 80%
Pigment Analysis:<br/>
Inerts: 20%
Iron Oxide 80%<br/>
Inerts: 20%<br/>


Vehicle shall consist of phenolic or alkyd varnish or combination of the two
Vehicle shall consist of phenolic or alkyd varnish or combination of the two

Revision as of 10:38, 22 February 2022

Historic Paint / Specific Colors / D&RG Freight Car Red

Denver & Rio Grande Freight Car Red

Date of introduction is currently unknown. The earliest reference to the paint is a paint specification from 1921.

1921 Paint Specification

Freight Car Red

Pigment: 25-55%
Vehicle: balance
Pigment Analysis:
Iron Oxide 80%
Inerts: 20%

Vehicle shall consist of phenolic or alkyd varnish or combination of the two


Historic Railroad Paint Color Index / Specific Colors / D&RG Freight Car Red